No aged care announcement month out from change date

THE Federal Government is still to confirm who will provide in-home aged care services in Loddon communities from July 1. Loddon Shire will stop providing services after government reforms.

And while the Loddon Herald believes three new providers have been appointed, the Federal Government has said no announcement will be made until contracts are finalised.

Loddon Shire has said existing clients have been told of new providers. Meanwhile, neighbouring Gannawarra Shire will decide this month its future as an in-home aged service provider. Northern District Community Health this week said it was interested in delivering in-home and community aged care and disability services to the community if Gannawarra Shire exited its arrangements with the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.